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RANDOM OBSERVATIONS FROM THESCRIMMAGE SATURDAY NIGHT
coaching
The staff seems to be stressing the run and stopping the run. the scrimmage started out with 7 or 8 run plays and there was also a noticeable difference in the physical play in the trenches throughout the night.
QB's
- brett Favre didn't throw an interception
and only forced one ball downfield. No doubt, the cannon arm is still there and he'll be doing his thing again...good and bad.
- Aaron Rodgers looked decent but the back-up players he was playing with couldn't catch the damn ball. It looked more like an issue with them, but i can't dismiss the possibility that rodgers isn't throwing a "catchable" ball.
- Ingle Martin ran into the fullback running to the line of scrimmage to take his first snap...and lost the ball on his first pass attempt, but he did look like a decent player after he calmed down. Welcome to the NFL rook.
RB's
- No Ahman Green or Najeh Davenport. Those two need to get healthy...word is they will be back soon.
- Samkon Gado looked okay. He could move the pile and scored on a TD in traffic but he seemed to be slow hitting the hole.
- Noah Herron looked quick and i was impressed with his vision. We'll see if he can keep the momentum going throughout camp.
FB's
- William Henderson is amazing, even at 90 years of age.
- Vonta Leach looked bad. Slow in the passing game and his blocking was nothing to write home about.
WR's
- Donald Driver and favre had nice chemistry hooking up on a long pass play as well as a slant for a TD.
- Greg Jenning doesn't look like a physical specimen but he looked like a player to me. Showed he wasn't afraid to go and get the ball in traffic as well as catching a TD pass during goal-line work. He was very impressive with his punt return work (but he did catch one inside the 5 yard line). No doubt he'll be the punt returner week 1.
- Rod Gardner looked lazy. He needs a fire lit under him if the packers are going to get anything out of him this year.
- Mark Boerigter didn't play much but when he did he created space. Made a nice catch to grab a TD against the 1st team defense.
- Corey Rodgers showed nice burst and big-play ability. Caught a long pass but looked lost at other times.
TE's
- Nobody stood out but the TE's were targeted a lot more than in past seasons. If Bubba Franks or David Martin stay healthy (Bubba didn't play tonight) they could put up with some decent numbers.
O-line
- Mark Tausher pass protected nicely but he wasn't getting off the ball on run plays as well. He even had a false start...unheard of for him.
- The left tackle spot is going to be a serious issue if chad clifton can't go. That position looked weaker than any other one on the field Saturday night.
- The interior of the line did a decent job. I guess that's a step up from last season.
D-line
- KGB looked like he was playing at a very high level. Made a few nice plays to pursue the run from behind and on pass plays he could not be contained. Real impressive scrimmage for him.
- Ryan Pickett and Kendrick Allen seemed to hold up in the trenches. A good sign for our run defense
- Normally late round Dlman don't do much. Johnny Jolly has a chance and showed some glimpses if he keeps his head on straight.
LB's
- I was impressed with Nick Barnett. He didn't dance around blockers and closed some running lanes by filling the hole with physical contact against the FB's and OLine.
- A.J. Hawk didn't stand out as much as i'd hope the #5 overall selection would. He looked much better in pass coverage than i was anticipating, but he looked like he was still looked like he was thinking rather than reacting.
- Abdul Hodge was the best player on the field during the scrimmage. He made impactful hits and showed great instincts. The packers got a steal in the 3rd round this season. He'll pass up Ben Taylor and end up starting at the 'sam' LB by week 4.
- The depth at LB looked greatly improved from just one year ago. Roy Manning looked solid and Brady Poppinga should be back soon too.
DB's
- Nick Collins looked good and was involved in the hit of the night...too bad it was him losing his footing and taking on a wall.
- Marquand Manuel didn't play but everytime they showed him on the sidelines he was working with the young DB's or discussing things with Collins or Underwood. He could end up being a real team leader if he makes enough plays to earn his teammates respect.
- Marviel Underwood just missed out on player of the night honors. He took great angles in run support and broke up a number of plays in coverage. Seemed to be in the right position at all times including a red zone INT.
- Ahmad Carroll had an okay scrimmage. No penalties but he did give up a TD against the 2nd team offense
- Tyrone Culver also had a nice night making a few impressive plays against the 1st team offense. Looks like the light bulb has already gone on for the rookie.
- #41 sucks and should be cut tomorrow. Looked it up: it's some bum named Jerron Wishom.
K's
- Billy Cundiff looked decent. His kickoffs were deep and he hit all of his short-mid FG's. He looked shaky on long FGA though.
- Doug Raynor is a good camp leg, but if Cundiff doesn't get the job done the Packers should go out and sign Paul Edinger before keeping this guy.
P's
- This CFL guy John Ryan has a huge leg and was very impressive. He'll win this job even with his red hair and bad mullett-like hairdo.
- B.J Sander did what B.J Sander does. He kicks the ball too high to get enough distance and he held for the back-up K as well...that can't be a good sign for him.
any questions let me know...
editted to clean it up a bit
coaching
The staff seems to be stressing the run and stopping the run. the scrimmage started out with 7 or 8 run plays and there was also a noticeable difference in the physical play in the trenches throughout the night.
QB's
- brett Favre didn't throw an interception
and only forced one ball downfield. No doubt, the cannon arm is still there and he'll be doing his thing again...good and bad.- Aaron Rodgers looked decent but the back-up players he was playing with couldn't catch the damn ball. It looked more like an issue with them, but i can't dismiss the possibility that rodgers isn't throwing a "catchable" ball.
- Ingle Martin ran into the fullback running to the line of scrimmage to take his first snap...and lost the ball on his first pass attempt, but he did look like a decent player after he calmed down. Welcome to the NFL rook.
RB's
- No Ahman Green or Najeh Davenport. Those two need to get healthy...word is they will be back soon.
- Samkon Gado looked okay. He could move the pile and scored on a TD in traffic but he seemed to be slow hitting the hole.
- Noah Herron looked quick and i was impressed with his vision. We'll see if he can keep the momentum going throughout camp.
FB's
- William Henderson is amazing, even at 90 years of age.
- Vonta Leach looked bad. Slow in the passing game and his blocking was nothing to write home about.
WR's
- Donald Driver and favre had nice chemistry hooking up on a long pass play as well as a slant for a TD.
- Greg Jenning doesn't look like a physical specimen but he looked like a player to me. Showed he wasn't afraid to go and get the ball in traffic as well as catching a TD pass during goal-line work. He was very impressive with his punt return work (but he did catch one inside the 5 yard line). No doubt he'll be the punt returner week 1.
- Rod Gardner looked lazy. He needs a fire lit under him if the packers are going to get anything out of him this year.
- Mark Boerigter didn't play much but when he did he created space. Made a nice catch to grab a TD against the 1st team defense.
- Corey Rodgers showed nice burst and big-play ability. Caught a long pass but looked lost at other times.
TE's
- Nobody stood out but the TE's were targeted a lot more than in past seasons. If Bubba Franks or David Martin stay healthy (Bubba didn't play tonight) they could put up with some decent numbers.
O-line
- Mark Tausher pass protected nicely but he wasn't getting off the ball on run plays as well. He even had a false start...unheard of for him.
- The left tackle spot is going to be a serious issue if chad clifton can't go. That position looked weaker than any other one on the field Saturday night.
- The interior of the line did a decent job. I guess that's a step up from last season.
D-line
- KGB looked like he was playing at a very high level. Made a few nice plays to pursue the run from behind and on pass plays he could not be contained. Real impressive scrimmage for him.
- Ryan Pickett and Kendrick Allen seemed to hold up in the trenches. A good sign for our run defense
- Normally late round Dlman don't do much. Johnny Jolly has a chance and showed some glimpses if he keeps his head on straight.
LB's
- I was impressed with Nick Barnett. He didn't dance around blockers and closed some running lanes by filling the hole with physical contact against the FB's and OLine.
- A.J. Hawk didn't stand out as much as i'd hope the #5 overall selection would. He looked much better in pass coverage than i was anticipating, but he looked like he was still looked like he was thinking rather than reacting.
- Abdul Hodge was the best player on the field during the scrimmage. He made impactful hits and showed great instincts. The packers got a steal in the 3rd round this season. He'll pass up Ben Taylor and end up starting at the 'sam' LB by week 4.
- The depth at LB looked greatly improved from just one year ago. Roy Manning looked solid and Brady Poppinga should be back soon too.
DB's
- Nick Collins looked good and was involved in the hit of the night...too bad it was him losing his footing and taking on a wall.
- Marquand Manuel didn't play but everytime they showed him on the sidelines he was working with the young DB's or discussing things with Collins or Underwood. He could end up being a real team leader if he makes enough plays to earn his teammates respect.
- Marviel Underwood just missed out on player of the night honors. He took great angles in run support and broke up a number of plays in coverage. Seemed to be in the right position at all times including a red zone INT.
- Ahmad Carroll had an okay scrimmage. No penalties but he did give up a TD against the 2nd team offense
- Tyrone Culver also had a nice night making a few impressive plays against the 1st team offense. Looks like the light bulb has already gone on for the rookie.
- #41 sucks and should be cut tomorrow. Looked it up: it's some bum named Jerron Wishom.
K's
- Billy Cundiff looked decent. His kickoffs were deep and he hit all of his short-mid FG's. He looked shaky on long FGA though.
- Doug Raynor is a good camp leg, but if Cundiff doesn't get the job done the Packers should go out and sign Paul Edinger before keeping this guy.
P's
- This CFL guy John Ryan has a huge leg and was very impressive. He'll win this job even with his red hair and bad mullett-like hairdo.
- B.J Sander did what B.J Sander does. He kicks the ball too high to get enough distance and he held for the back-up K as well...that can't be a good sign for him.
any questions let me know...
editted to clean it up a bit
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As an iowa fan I'm really glad to hear he how well he is doing.
Everyone is skeptical of Woodson for good reason...of course he wasn't playing tonight.It will all come down to the Packers defensive line and that position has a lot of question marks right now.
